Evident Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Truth is self-evident, nonviolence is its maturest fruit. It is contained in truth, but is not self-evident.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nonviolent Resistance, Mahatma Gandhi, 1920s
Truth is obvious, but nonviolence, its mature result, requires conscious effort beyond truth itself.
In simple terms: Truth is clear, nonviolence needs work.
Cultivate nonviolence deliberately.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice nonviolence in daily disagreements?
- What does “mature fruit” mean to you?
Nonviolence may be hard to practice when emotions run high.